The Danube is a truly European river. It measures 2,888 kilometers (nearly 1,800 miles) from its source in the Black Forest to its mouth in the Black Sea, and it connects 10 countries with very different cultures. The Danube is therefore not only the second-longest European river after the Volga, but also the most international river in the world. It was and is one of the most important trade routes in Europe and forms a lifeline for many people.
Why does everyone - left and right, rich and poor, young and old - love Dolly Parton? During a road trip through the American state of Tennessee, Ilse DeLange and Frank Evenblij go in search of the answer to this question.
This series tells the story of Senor Abravanel, from his childhood in Rio to becoming the greatest communicator and businessman on Brazilian TV. In eight episodes, the documentary reveals the man behind the legend, his trajectory, his challenges, his iconic programs and his impact on the culture and history of Brazil.
Tracy Borman investigates to the rise of Thomas Cromwell from the son of a Putney blacksmith to Henry VIII's right hand man, and his eventual downfall.
Camilla Kvartoft and Leif GW Persson take on the hottest questions and the forgotten cases, with sharp analyses, initiated conversations and exclusive guests.
Matchroom is home to the biggest names in sport - from snooker to darts to fishing to boxing - and is the epicentre of some of the most lucrative deals and sporting events globally. With unprecedented access to Barry Hearn, his son Eddie and the whole Matchroom team at the Essex based HQ, this documentary series will dive into the drama of the family empire that has become synonymous with British sporting culture.
Tom Waes has already successfully completed many challenges. Running the Marathon des Sables, becoming a bodybuilder, climbing El Capitan... Adrenaline junkie and stress bunny Tom is known from various adventurous television programs such as Tomtesterom, Wauters vs. Waes, Reizen Waes and Camp Waes. But now he will take on what may be his biggest challenge: in the new, five-part Kalm Waes, scientists try to calm Tom Waes' nervous tendon. Tom goes far beyond his comfort zone and becomes the guinea pig in this unique stress experiment.
Life in Extensions tells the story of Tore Sercu, son of Ilse Vanbrabant and director and actor Mathias Sercu. Tore has been living in 'extensions' for over 3 years. He was diagnosed with an aggressive and incurable cancer: multiple myeloma. He was soon declared palliative and would only have 6 months to live. More than 3 years later, Tore and his family are constantly balancing between consciously saying goodbye and consciously living. A complex process that they now want to provide valuable insight into.
Following one of the few women in Britain to helm an auction house, Irita Marriott. The series follows her as she builds her business in south Derbyshire, helping vendors make money from unwanted items.